Ports and Terminals Management Course

Who Should Apply?

For Students:

🔸 Graduates targeting international trade careers
🔸 Those seeking study-abroad programs with work permits

For Professionals:

🔸 Employees planning to relocate as trade specialists
🔸 Those needing certifications for skill assessments (WES Canada, ACS Australia)
🔸 Sales/Procurement staff moving into global trade roles

For Immigrants:

🔹 Preparing for Canada Express Entry, Australia PR, or UAE Golden Visa
🔹 Needing employer-recognized qualifications for overseas jobs

🎓 Career Pathways

Terminal Manager
Port Planner
Berth Scheduling Analyst
Port Logistics Coordinator
Maritime Operations Executive

Complete Syllabus

🔹 Module 1: Introduction to Port Operations
- Overview of the Maritime & Shipping Industry
- Types of Ports (Seaports, Inland Ports, Dry Ports, Transshipment Hubs)
- Port Ownership Models: Public, Private, PPP
- Port Functions & Components
🔹 Module 2: Port Infrastructure & Terminal Layout
- Port Design and Engineering Basics
- Berth Types, Yard Planning, Storage Areas
- Equipment: Cranes (STS, RTG, RMQC), Forklifts, Reach Stackers, AGVs
🔹 Module 3: Cargo Handling & Management
- Types of Cargo: Bulk, Break Bulk, Liquid, Containerized, Ro-Ro
- Loading/Unloading Procedures
- Container Terminal Operations (CTO)
- Yard Planning and Management
🔹 Module 4: Vessel and Berth Operations
- Vessel Arrival, Berthing, and Departure Process
- Berth Allocation Planning & Real-Time Berth Scheduling
- Pilotage, Mooring, Towage
- Just-in-Time (JIT) Arrival Systems
🔹 Module 5: Port Logistics and Intermodal Connectivity
- Hinterland Connectivity (Rail, Road, Inland Waterways)
- Intermodal Transfer and Coordination
- Port Community Systems (PCS) and Trade Single Windows
🔹 Module 6: Port Security, Safety & Compliance
- ISPS Code and International Maritime Regulations
- Fire Safety, Occupational Health, and HAZMAT Protocols
- Port Surveillance Technologies (CCTV, Drones, AI-based monitoring)
🔹 Module 7: Digitalization & Smart Port Technologies
- Port Management Information Systems (PMIS)
- Terminal Operating Systems (TOS)
- IoT in Ports (RFID, Smart Containers, Sensors)

Module 8: Customs, Documentation & Trade Facilitation
- Bills of Lading, Manifests, Import/Export Docs
- Customs Clearance Workflow
- Risk Management Systems (RMS) and Green Channel Mechanisms
🔹 Module 9: Environmental Sustainability in Ports
- Green Ports & Eco-Port Concepts
- Shore Power (Cold Ironing), LNG Bunkering
- Emission Control Areas (ECA) & IMO 2020
- Waste & Ballast Water Management
- ESG Compliance in Port Operations
🔹 Module 10: Port Economics & Commercial Management
- Tariffs, Concessions, and Port Charges
- Terminal Concession Agreements & PPP Projects
- Port Revenue Models
- Cost Efficiency and Performance Metrics (TEU, DWT, Crane Moves per Hour)
🔹 Module 11: Crisis and Disruption Management
- Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
- Managing Disruptions (Strikes, Accidents, Natural Disasters)
- Cyberattacks and Data Breaches
- Case Studies: Suez Canal Blockage, Port of LA Congestion, COVID-19 Response
🔹 Module 12: Capstone Project + Internship (Real-Time Exposure)
- Simulated Port Control Room Scenarios
- Hands-on with TOS Software and Live Tracking Platforms
- Internship/On-Site Visit: Container Terminal, Bulk Terminal, ICD/CFS
- Final Project: Port Optimization Strategy Report or Technology Integration Plan

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